Prerequisites
In order to read the data from a PxPos sensor, you must first connect a TP90 transceiver to the computer. This procedure assumes that a TP90 transceiver has been connected to the computer and that all relevant communication parameters
have been defined. Without a valid license, your TV80 system will not show real time data from the gear monitoring sensors.
If you want to add a new sensor to your system and you need to modify its configuration, the sensor must be connected to the
computer with a dedicated cable.
Context
Before a PxPos sensor is used for the first time, it must be configured. Each individual sensor can be configured to specify its communication channel, which measurements to make and some other relevant
operating parameters. This is especially important if you wish to use several sensors to operate on different communication channels. This is also important to avoid interference if several vessels equipped with identical gear monitoring systems are operating
simultaneously in the same area.
The Add New Sensor dialog box starts a "wizard" that permits you to select the specific gear monitoring sensor you want to put to use. If relevant, the "wizard" provides the necessary configuration functionality.
NoteThe TV80 program only allows you to configure PX and PxPos sensors. If you wish to use older sensors, these must be configured using their dedicated applications before you add them.
If your new sensor has already been configured, you do not need to repeat the configuration process to use it.
The number of sensors you can add depends on your hardware configuration.
Result
The new sensor appears on the Sensor List page.
The Sensor List page presents a table with all the gear monitoring sensors that have been added to the system. You can see if they are currently in use or disabled. You can also see relevant information about the sensors, such as type, receiver in use, communication channel, and where they
are placed on the fishing gear.